With almost 200 names on it, the EDC lineup can be an overwhelming document to gander at. Hidden amidst it, though, is the next wave, the DJs pushing things forward who might just end up being headliners a few years down the road. So while your friends are all atwitter about Calvin Harris and how tall he is, you can be like "Whatever. Only basic ravers stay at the mainstage all day." Here are our selections:What So Not-JKTrippy Turtle
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Oliver Heldens
Dusky
Tchami
The priestly Frenchman has been the name on tastemakers' lips for the past year, and it looks as if this is the Summer he'll crescendo out from the underground. You can't deny the man's talents. His productions merge deep and bassline house, as is the fashion at the moment, but he does so with a pop sensibility that suggests he might be a pretty big deal pretty soon. Check out hisTHUMP MIXED BY.-JKGTA
These dudes make music that is straight nasty. The type of beats that send women's clothes straight off their frames and cause those people who get freaky in the middle of the rave tent to, well—get freaky. That means sex! Their sound is like one of those amphibious duck mobiles that drifts around the streets and then flips the switch and starts an aquatic dance party in a local watering hole. From 808s jams, to moombah blasters, and enough synth works to give Giorgio Moroder some ants in his pants, these guys are straight killing the game. They've collab'd with everyone and their momma this year and their time at EDC should only serve to up their cred and cause more people to get freaky, and quite possible pregnant. Be safe kids!-DGMr. Carmack
Even amongst the fiercely leftist Team Supreme camp, Carmack is exalted for his complete lack of give-a-fuck. He does he wants and it is often awesome. He's constantly posting tracks on Soundcloud and, along with Djemba Djemba, has emerged as an early scion of the whole TS movement.
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Kove
Le Youth
Wax Motif
Look! We found the one Aussie who isn't Melbourne shuffling or jocking Flume on that "orchestral crunkwave" tip. Waxxy brings hip hop to the bassline and he does it with some real slickness. His sets on Power 106 show he's bringing the deep house vibe to a whole new audience.-JKAudio
European Twerk Mafia (DJ Snake / Yellow Claw)
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